UNDERGROUND CHURCH (2020)

Throughout the world, there are global churches that gather under very different circumstances than we do in the West. It is dangerous to speak the name of Jesus, read a Bible, or claim the identity of Christian. The punishment for these acts include imprisonment, exile, destruction of property, and death. In certain parts of the globe, it is extremely dangerous to follow Jesus.

And yet, not only do these churches continue to gather, and worship, and read Scripture, and proclaim the name of Jesus—they are thriving. Churches in these dangerous countries grow at rates faster than we could only dream about in our cities and neighborhoods and societies. They gather in secret, they lack our resources and tech and facilities and airtime, they have zero political influence or sway. But they grow deeper and wider and stronger all the same. They are the Underground Church, and believe it or not, they are a vital part God’s mission to win the world.

The apostle Peter writes to a people very similar to today’s Underground Church. In his letter, he describes the marks of a church that thrives amid persecution and hatred and marginalization. We could stand to learn something from that sort of upside-down, creative, redemption-oriented society. The kingdom of heaven depends on it.

The Battle is Not Against Flesh and Blood
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 1:3-9 // August 23, 2020
Exiles Reborn
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 1:1-12 // August 30, 2020
Ready For Action
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 1:13-25 // September 6, 2020
Heart Realignment
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 2:1-10 // Septemer 13, 2020

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The Good Life
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 2:11-17 // September 20, 2020
Grace Revealers
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 2:18-25 // September 27, 2020
Missional Marriages
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 3:1-7 // October 4, 2020
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Missional Communities
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 3:8-12 // October 11, 2020

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Bold, Gentle, Hopeful
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 3:13-22 // October 18, 2020
Think Like Jesus, Part 1
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 4:1-6 // October 25, 2020
Think Like Jesus, Part 2
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 4:7-11 // November 1, 2020
Share in the Stuff of Jesus
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 4:12-19 // November 8, 2020
Always Be Following
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 5:1-5 // November 15, 2020
Embrace Grace
Jacob Parodi // 1 Peter 5:6-13 // November 22, 2020

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